Method and system for rehabilitation of scar tissue

Abstract

A method using a prior art hand-held device known as the Dolphin Neurostim™ to supply minute, concentrated micro-current impulses to the (outside) perimeters of scar tissue for the purpose of tissue diagnosis (through ohm resistance measurement), promotion of scar tissue repair (through electrical repolarization), and pain management (through sympathetic deregulation of the Autonomic Nervous System. The micro-current stimulus (therapy) is delivered through a tiny metallic spring tip (probe) ideally suited for location (detection) of specific treatment points (which have the cellular characteristic and lowered skin resistance). The device is activated to deliver a concentrated (DC) micro-current stimulus through the scar/suture tissue to another identical device located (mirrored) on the opposing side of the scar/suture. This stimulation reactivates cellular metabolism and membrane exchange, changing scars appearance, softening scar/suture tissue by releasing relating adhesions which re-balances the autonomic nervous system.

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BACKGROUNDField of Invention[0001]The present invention relates generally to medical procedures and more particularly to the sequential application of micro-current therapy for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of both surgical and traumatically formed scar and adhesion tissue.Description of the Prior Art[0002]The application of electrotherapy has been an accepted world-wide medical practice throughout the modern history of mankind. Electrotherapy has been applied for the purpose of wound and bone healing, pain and stress management. Micro-current parameters have been clinically proven to closely approximate the naturally occurring bio-electric currents in the body and therefore more effectively influencing the body's tissue healing and repair. Research has shown that tiny Micro-current impulses enhance three variables critical to healing: ATP (adenosine triphosphate), Protein synthesis, and Cellular Membrane transport. The same research shows that stronger AC Milliamperage (TE...

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Benefits of technology

[0013]The present invention provides a methodology for effectively treating scar tissue throughout the body for both cosmetic improvement and health related benefits. This present invention is directed to a device and system of treatment using micro-current point stimulation called the SRT-MPS METHOD. The SRT-MPS METHOD is summarized as the simultaneous bilateral application of concentrated low-level micro-current to a scar's circumference for the purpose of tissue repair and pain management through sympathetic deregulation. The SRT-MPS METHOD of application can provide safe, immediate cellular change with residual benefits and is within the scope of practice of all therapists who are licensed to apply electro-therapy to patients.

Problems solved by technology

The body responds to scar formation by internally growing fibrous adhesions underneath the scar, which is an unavoidable by-product of the healing process.

Problems may occur if the adhesions cause an organ or body part to: twist, be pulled out of position, or be able to move normally.

As scar tissue builds up, it prevents the muscles, tendons, and ligaments from lengthening and contracting, thereby resulting in lost range of motion, pain, and decreased stability.

In addition, the build-up of adhesive tissue generally causes pain and dysfunction in the surrounding areas of the affected joints, organs and tissues, producing chronic symptoms that last much longer than the injury itself.

These fascial strains prevent the muscles, tendons, and ligaments from naturally lengthening and contracting, resulting in lost range of motion.

More importantly, these fascial strains produce further muscle imbalances and skeletal asymmetries, which accelerate joint degeneration (arthritis), nerve compression, and up-regulation of the Autonomic Nervous System.

During an injury, surgery or other cellular trauma, the membrane is broken and local bio-chemical transport is disrupted, accumulating cellular toxins.

This scar tissue pole reversal produces electro-cellular instability in surrounding cells and the cells they are connected to.

These unstable electro-cellular signals are then sent outwards, resulting in a chain reaction of abnormal cellular miscommunication, often producing changes throughout the entire Autonomic Nervous System.

This electrical balancing of the patient's autonomic nervous system and skin tissues can often produce long term and significant functional changes.

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